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Eemax EEM24036, 36 kW Review

Written from the listing's specs, not from our own use · How we rate

If you're after 36 kW of heating power, the Eemax EEM24036 (36 kW) delivers, with self-modulating power on top. Think of it for a home without gas and with a big panel: 5.6/10 on what its listing documents.

Price$747.67Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed
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Specifications
BrandEemax
CategoryElectric tankless water heaters
FuelElectric
Stated heating power36 kW
ASINB01N1Z0EVJ

Full listing title: Eemax EEM24036 Electric Tankless Water Heater, 36Kw, Blue

Listing evidence
FuelElectric Full listing title
Stated heating power36Kw Full listing title
Updated October 2026
Exact listing, ASIN B01N1Z0EVJ
Rating from a published formula

Compared with its closest rivals

Two electric tankless heaters of about the same power, closest to it on our rating, each with a dated price.

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Eemax EEM24036, 36 kW

Eemax EEM24036, 36 kW

5.6Fair · out of 10$747.67 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed
  • Stated: 36 kW
  • Electric tankless water heaters
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Eemax HA036240, 36 kW 240V

Eemax HA036240, 36 kW 240V

5.6Fair · out of 10$763.05 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed
  • Stated: 36 kW · 240 V
  • 34 buyer reviews
  • Electric tankless water heaters
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MRNIU 36 kW Electric, 240V

MRNIU 36 kW Electric, 240V

5.9Fair · out of 10$324.90 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed
  • Stated: 36 kW · 240 V
  • 5 buyer reviews
  • Electric tankless water heaters
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36 kW

The heating power the listing states. At 240 V it draws about 150 A. Show that to your electrician first. Whether your panel has the room is the whole question, and the shower comes second.

What it has going for it

What changes in the morning shower rush

Self-modulating. It draws only the power the flow and the setpoint need, instead of slamming every element on. Steadier temperature, and no wasted amps on a summer afternoon.

Warm tap water or a cold January?

Warm tap water: where it comes in around 62 °F (much of the South), 36 kW gives about 5.7 GPM of 105 °F water on our calculator's maths. That's two 2 GPM showers at once.

A cold January: where it comes in at 42 °F, it's about 3.9 GPM, one 2 GPM shower at a time. Up north, that's the figure to size against, and it's why the honest answer is sometimes a second unit or gas.

Great for you if…

  • Your house has no gas and a 200 A panel with room to spare
  • You want the shower temperature to stay put

Skip it if…

  • Your panel is 100 A or already busy: 36 kW at 240 V is about 150 A on its own
  • You'd rather wait for buyer reviews: none are captured for this listing yet

Power, wiring and what's in the box

What the Eemax EEM24036 (36 kW) listing names:

  • 36 kW
  • Self-modulating

Breakers and wire gauge are in the installation manual, and it overrides anything above; your electrician reads it first.

Eemax EEM24036, 36 kW, view 3

Price and cost per kW

$747.67 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

At the price on Sep 30, 2026, each kW of stated heating power works out at about $20.77 (price ÷ stated kW, our arithmetic). That puts it around the middle of the 27 whole-house electric tankless heaters we have a price and a stated power for.

The electrician comes on top: new double-pole breakers, heavy wire and, in some houses, a panel upgrade.

The button opens the exact listing (ASIN B01N1Z0EVJ), where today's price, stock and seller apply.

Eemax EEM24036, 36 kW, view 4

A better fit for your house and panel?

Panel short on spare amps? The Rheem 18 kW Electric, 240V (9.3/10) is rated 18 kW, about 75 A at 240 V.

Only one sink far from the heater? The ThermoMate 14 kW Electric, 240V (7.9/10) is a 14 kW point-of-use unit.

Want to spend less? The WINTEMP WN-36kW Electric, 240V (8.1/10) was listed at $499.98 on Sep 30, 2026.

Our take

The verdict

The Eemax EEM24036 (36 kW) earns its place with 36 kW of heating power and self-modulating power. No buyer reviews yet, so this Eemax electric tankless heater has to win you over on paper. The catch with the Eemax: no word on the breakers it needs or the flow. We'd pick it if your house has no gas and a 200 A panel with room to spare; otherwise, put it next to the MRNIU 36 kW Electric (240V) first.

Living with it

Install day

New breakers, the unit on the wall next to the old tank's spot, water in and out. An electrician does the panel side.

The first shower

Hot in a few seconds once the water in the pipes has passed, and the power steps up and down with the flow (self-modulating, per the listing). Set it, then leave it.

The first winter

With 42 °F water coming in, 36 kW gives about 3.9 GPM at 105 °F on our calculator's maths. Low-flow shower heads stretch that further.

Upkeep

Clean the inlet screen and flush out scale on hard water. Our flushing and descaling guide has the routine.

The one thing we'd check first

Before you order the Eemax EEM24036 (36 kW), check your panel: the listing doesn't spell out the breakers, so ask before an electrician quotes the job.

Before you buy

Your panel

Take a photo of the panel label (main breaker size and free slots) and send it to the electrician with the listing. Our electrical requirements guide explains what they will look for.

Your winter flow

On our calculator's maths, 36 kW gives about 3.9 GPM with 42 °F winter water and 5.7 GPM with 62 °F water. Our flow-rate calculator does it for your region.

The install

Hardwired 240 V work needs a licensed electrician and often a permit. Our install cost guide shows what usually ends up on the quote.

Scale

Hard water still builds up on the elements and the inlet screen. Our flushing and descaling guide covers the routine.

How it compares

How the Eemax EEM24036 (36 kW) stacks up against the closest alternative, the MRNIU 36 kW Electric (240V).

CriterionEemax EEM24036, 36 kWMRNIU 36 kW Electric, 240V
Our rating5.6/105.9/10
VoltageNot stated240 V
Self-modulatingStatedNot stated
Buyer reviewsNone captured5 · 4.4/5

Pick the MRNIU 36 kW Electric (240V) if you want our higher-rated option (5.9/10); stay with the Eemax EEM24036 (36 kW) for self-modulating power.

The score in detail

How we rated it

Spec-based rating on a 4.5–8.5 scale: 4.5 + average of the 4 criteria × 0.4. Capped at 8.5 because no customer evidence is included.

Key specifications

3 / 10

Build, warranty & certifications

3 / 10

Listing documentation

2 / 10

Fit & compatibility

3 / 10

This product has no captured buyer-review record yet, so its rating comes from the documented listing alone: four criteria scored out of 10 (key specifications; build, warranty and certifications; listing documentation; fit and compatibility), placed on a 4.5–8.5 scale. Read the full methodology.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Eemax EEM24036 (36 kW) any good?

We rate it 5.6/10 (fair). The rating comes from its documented listing alone, as no customer-review record is captured yet.

How much hot water can the Eemax EEM24036, 36 kW deliver?

The listing states a heating power of 36 kW. The headline flow is a mild-weather number: with cold winter water coming in, the same unit gives you less. Read the maker's flow chart at your winter rise, or let our flow-rate calculator do the sums.

What electrical service does the Eemax EEM24036, 36 kW need?

The listing doesn't state the voltage, so check the maker's documents. A licensed electrician checks the panel, the breakers and the wiring before it goes on the wall.

What do you get with the Eemax EEM24036 (36 kW)?

Its listing states 36 kW of heating power and self-modulating power. These are the seller's figures, not our measurements: how steady the temperature is in your shower and how it copes with your winter water can't be read from a listing.

What should I check before ordering the Eemax EEM24036 (36 kW)?

Your panel: take a photo of the panel label (main breaker size and free slots) and send it to the electrician with the listing. Our electrical requirements guide explains what they will look for. Your winter flow: on our calculator's maths, 36 kW gives about 3.9 GPM with 42 °F winter water and 5.7 GPM with 62 °F water. Our flow-rate calculator does it for your region. The install: hardwired 240 V work needs a licensed electrician and often a permit. Our install cost guide shows what usually ends up on the quote. Scale: hard water still builds up on the elements and the inlet screen. Our flushing and descaling guide covers the routine.

Where can I buy the Eemax EEM24036 (36 kW)?

We link to the exact listing on Amazon, where today's price, stock and seller apply. It is an affiliate link, and it has no effect on the rating.

Have you used the Eemax EEM24036 (36 kW) yourselves?

No, we haven't used it ourselves. Everything on this page comes from its listing, read line by line and weighed with our published formula.